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2016 Toyota Tundra

Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
3
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars

Recalls (3)

Date NHTSA ID Component Units Completion
2017-06-29 17V416000 AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER 5 Details
2017-01-24 17V051000 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS 72,847 Details
2016-06-09 16V420000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS 4,253 Details

Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)

Date Component Crash Injuries Summary
2026-01-24 STEERING No 0 The steering rack internal seal inside the steering rack failed/ "blew" per mechanic and is leaking. I could lose my a…
2025-12-04 STEERING No 0 The power steering went out during routine around-town driving. One moment it was steering fine, the next moment it bec…
2025-05-24 EXTERIOR LIGHTING No 0 My right front headlamp is getting moisture inside the headlamp assembly. It can be inspected any time. Chance that hea…
2025-05-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER No 0 Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while going through prior service paperw…
2025-03-18 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD No 0 I have had multiple incidents where the front hood bulge has blown off going down the interstate and nearly hit other c…
2025-02-05 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 The trailer brake controller went out. It does not supply electronic braking and the truck no longer recognizes the co…
2025-01-29 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 The frame of the truck is extremely rusted. I am unsure if it can be fixed. It is available for inspection. This 201…
2024-07-08 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 Peeling paint. White paint is separating from primer on hood, and adjacent to windshield on a pillars and the leading …
2024-06-04 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 1)Over 60 MPH with new tires the vehicle pulses & shakes on front end, checked alignment everything OK per Mechanic. Ju…
2023-09-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 Seat heater stopped working. Turns out there is a burnt connector leading to part number 87501-0C020, which appears to …
2023-08-07 STEERING No 0 I was stopped at a turn light to merge left onto freeway and the truck steering went out when trying to turn, it led me…
2023-07-03 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 The integrated brake controller does not apply enough power to the trailer brakes.
2023-06-01 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM No 0 Gas tank no longer fills completely in a single squeeze. Each squeeze of the pump only fills up maybe a .25 gallon at …
2023-02-25 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM No 0 Fuel gauge provides false inaccurate reading, resulting in stranded situation when fuel runs out. Toyota is aware is is…
2023-02-05 POWER TRAIN No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the oil change warning light was illuminated. The contac…
2023-01-01 ENGINE No 0 Problem Parts?? At around 70,000 miles I was told that there was an engine oil leak ... camshaft area... and the engine…
2022-12-15 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle ran o…
2022-06-11 STEERING No 0 The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while doing a routine check that it was discovered that the p…
2021-12-04 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 Bought a used 2016 Tundra, unaware of the massive problem they have with their intergrated brake controller, i feel the…
2021-11-12 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB No 0 What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Answer - Front and r…
2021-07-01 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM No 0 My truck is shutting off while driving,can be very dangerous.
2021-02-02 ENGINE No 0 Under acceleration the truck hesitates during shifting. Took to dealership and they can’t find anything however it con…
2021-01-27 EXTERIOR LIGHTING No 0 HEADLIGHTS IN THE ON OR AUTO POSITION RANDOMLY GO OUT WHEN BLINKER RETURNS TO NEUTRAL POSITION AFTER BEING ENGAGED. TH…
2020-11-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 MY HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF WHEN USING MY TURN SIGNAL
2020-11-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 MY 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA 1794 CREWMAX, DURING WINTER MONTHS IN MIDWEST - THE HEADLIGHTS AND AND INTERNAL INSTRUMENTATION W…
2020-04-29 STEERING No 0 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN …
2020-03-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 THE POWER LOCKS FOR THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FAIL TO WORK AS EXPECTED. IT IS NOT CONSISTENT. WHEN DRI…
2020-02-25 EXTERIOR LIGHTING No 0 THE HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS RANDOMLY TURN OFF WHEN USING THE BLINKER. I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK FOR 3 MONTHS…
2020-01-20 WHEELS No 0 WHILE CHECKING AIR PRESSURE IN TIRES AND TPMS SENSOR SNAPPED OFF
2019-12-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 ON MY 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA 1794 EDITION, WITH HEADLIGHTS IN "AUTO" POSITION, WHEN I USE TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS, TAIL…
2019-12-22 EXTERIOR LIGHTING No 0 HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, AND DASHLIGHTS ALL GO OFF WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED HALF A DOZEN TIMES AT …
2019-12-11 EXTERIOR LIGHTING No 0 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE ACTIVATION OF TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF HEADLIGHTS. TO RE-ENERGIZE HEADLIGHTS I…
2019-11-14 AIR BAGS Yes 0 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER STATES THAT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK DURING COLLISION. *LD *JS
2019-11-12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING No 0 IF THE HEADLIGHTS ARE SET TO AUTO AND I SIGNAL A LEFT TURN AND TURN TO THE LEFT, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF AND THE INTERI…
2019-11-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS USED AND THE HEADLIGHTS SWITCH IS IN AUTO MORE. DEALERS…
2019-11-08 EXTERIOR LIGHTING No 0 WHEN ENGAGING TURN SIGNAL, ALL LIGHTS EXTINGUISH MOMENATARILY. THIS IS AN INTERMITTEN AND HAPPENS AT RANDOM, BUT NOT CO…
2019-11-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 ALL LIGHTS (HEADLAMPS AND TAIL LAMPS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL) TURN OFF WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL. THIS TYPICALLY HAPPENS WHEN…
2019-08-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 THE FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK INTERMITTENTLY DO NOT WORK. THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE DAY, TIM…
2019-08-16 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 BRAKE CONTROLLER DOESN'T WORK AS IT DESIGNED.
2019-08-08 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE, THE BUMPER DETACHED WHEN A FRIE…
2019-08-08 WHEELS No 0 REAR WHEEL OR AXLE BEARINGS MAKE A NOTICEABLE LOUD HUMMING SOUND WHEN DRIVING AT ROAD SPEED LIMIT, ESPECIALLY WHEN MOV…
2019-05-01 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER INTERMITENT FAILURE. TRAILER BRAKES WORK FOR A FEW BRAKING CYCLES THEN FAIL COMPLET…
2019-04-17 WHEELS No 0 AT ONLY 77,000 MILES THE AXLE BEARINGS HAVE FAILED. THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE SINCE SEALED BEARINGS ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST THE…
2019-01-31 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 TODAY 01/31/2019 I WAS DRIVING MY 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA 1794 CREW MAX TRUCK ON THE FREEWAY IN OAKLAND, CA AROUND 1:30 PM.…
2018-10-28 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 REAL SAMPLE THE BRAKE CONTROLLER DOESN'T WORK NO MATTER IF YOU SET IT UP TO 9.5 OR 10 DOESN'T DO ANY BRAKE APPLIED.
2018-10-12 POWER TRAIN No 0 REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED (BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL) AT 17000 MILES. WHEELS STILL ROTATE BUT THERE IS A VERY LOUD DRONING …
2018-09-01 SEATS No 0 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE RE…
2018-06-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 LOCK ACTUATOR WENT OUT ON TRUCK AFTER ONLY 2 YEARS. PER DEALER THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. FOUND ONLINE THAT IT IS VERY CO…
2018-05-29 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 REAR BUMPER RECALL. AS OUTLINED IN TOYOTA TUNDRA REAR BUMPER RECALL. THE REINFORCEMENT CRACKED AND SOMEONE STEPPED ON T…
2018-03-07 AIR BAGS No 0 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTA…